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[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.
[via press release from History]

THE HISTORY CHANNEL(TM) TAPS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ACTION ICON DOLPH LUNDGREN, WITH A BACKGROUND IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE AND HOST NEW SERIES "HISTORY'S GREATEST MACHINES WITH DOLPH LUNDGREN"

8-PART SERIES PRODUCED BY SUPERLUNA STUDIOS TAKES VIEWERS ON A THRILLING RIDE THROUGH THE GEARS, GUTS, AND GENIUS BEHIND THE MACHINES THAT RESHAPED OUR WORLD

New York, NY - March 4, 2026 - The HISTORY Channel(TM) will premiere the new nonfiction series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren," executive produced, hosted, and narrated by internationally acclaimed action icon Dolph Lundgren (Rocky IV, Masters of the Universe, Aquaman), who also has an academic background in chemical engineering, on Monday, June 1 at 10pm ET/PT. Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

"I've spent my career telling stories, but I've always been fascinated by the science behind how things work," said Dolph Lundgren. "This series brings those passions together by exploring the machines that shaped our past, and partnering with The HISTORY Channel was a perfect fit for telling those stories."

"HISTORY Channel viewers are endlessly curious and consistently show up for series that make learning about the past exciting and relevant," said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY Channel. "This series builds on that passion, and Dolph is the perfect partner to lead it - bringing curiosity, authority, and a genuine enthusiasm for the technology and ideas that shaped history."

Machines have played a decisive role in shaping human history. In this new series, Dolph examines the engineering breakthroughs and historical impact of some of the world's most influential machines, from the Saturn V rocket and ancient rocket artillery to the printing press, the Model T, and early personal computers. Through historical context and expert insight, the series also explores stealth aircraft, espionage technology, record-breaking vehicles, and the largest machines ever built, revealing how innovation and design helped alter the course of world events.

"History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren" is produced for The HISTORY Channel(TM) by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG. Johnny Gould serves as executive producer for Superluna Studios, with Ross Weintraub and Reinout Oerlemans serving as executive producers for 3BMG. Dolph Lundgren serves as an executive producer. David Carr serves as executive producer and showrunner. Executive producers for The HISTORY Channel are Mary E. Donohue and Michael Stiller.

A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights to "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren." Each episode will stream the next day on The HISTORY Channel(TM) app, history.com, and On Demand on all pay-TV platforms that offer The HISTORY Channel. For more details, visit history.com.

About The HISTORY Channel(TM)

The HISTORY Channel(TM) is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based programming, The HISTORY Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for several consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For additional press materials visit the A+E Global Media Press Center at press.aegm.com.

For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. The HISTORY Channel(TM) is a division of A+E Global Media (aegm.com), a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.





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